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Meningitis: Key PointsEmpiric treatment for >60 years:IV ceftriaxone + IV amoxicillin<60 years:IV ceftriaxone aloneGram-positive diplococci:Suspect Streptococcus pneumoniaeGram-negative diplococci or nonblanching rash:Suspect Neisseria meningitidisComplications:Otitis media can lead to meningitisMeningitis can cause hearing loss (delayed complication)Important: Arrange a hearing test after treating meningitis
